Dahlia ‘Bloomquist Spinner’
Description
The bright ruby-red outer petals on this variety reflex slightly, and the golden center is surrounded by long, elevated, butter-yellow twizzles that are edged in red. The flowers are almost upward facing and look like they are lifting their heads to greet the sun.
Details
Form: collarette
Bloom size: unknown
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 80 to 100 days
Plant spacing: 12 to 18 in
Pinch: when 12 in tall
Bloom size: unknown
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 80 to 100 days
Plant spacing: 12 to 18 in
Pinch: when 12 in tall
Harvesting/Vase Life
Dahlias don’t unfurl much once they’ve been harvested so it’s important to not pick them too early. Harvest when blooms are three-quarters of the way open, but not overly ripe. Check the back of each flower head, looking for firm and lush petals versus papery or slightly dehydrated ones. Place into water with hydrator, or sear stem ends by placing into 160°F to 180°F (just off boiling) water and allow to cool for one hour. Expect a vase life of 5 days.
Details
Description
The bright ruby-red outer petals on this variety reflex slightly, and the golden center is surrounded by long, elevated, butter-yellow twizzles that are edged in red. The flowers are almost upward facing and look like they are lifting their heads to greet the sun.
Details
Form: collarette
Bloom size: unknown
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 80 to 100 days
Plant spacing: 12 to 18 in
Pinch: when 12 in tall
Bloom size: unknown
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 80 to 100 days
Plant spacing: 12 to 18 in
Pinch: when 12 in tall
Harvesting/Vase Life
Dahlias don’t unfurl much once they’ve been harvested so it’s important to not pick them too early. Harvest when blooms are three-quarters of the way open, but not overly ripe. Check the back of each flower head, looking for firm and lush petals versus papery or slightly dehydrated ones. Place into water with hydrator, or sear stem ends by placing into 160°F to 180°F (just off boiling) water and allow to cool for one hour. Expect a vase life of 5 days.
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How to Grow
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How to Grow
Dahlia Mini Course
Learn how to successfully dig, divide & store dahlias for an abundance of blooms year after year
In this free, three-part video series, you’ll learn how and when to dig up your dahlia tuber clumps, how to divide dahlias to multiply your stock, and how to successfully store dahlias for an abundance of blooms year after year.
